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How to join the refer a friend program and share your link

How to join the refer a friend program and share your link


The refer a friend program is open to every SimplyPrint account, but you have to opt in once before your link is generated. This guide walks through joining the program, copying your link, and the different ways you can share it.


For the program overview, see The refer a friend program: earn credit for every signup.


Table of contents

  • Joining the program
  • Where your link lives
  • Copying and sharing
  • Sending direct emails
  • Embedding a badge on your site
  • Tips for sharing well
  • Related articles


Joining the program

Open the refer a friend page from the user menu in the top right of the panel, or go directly to simplyprint.io/panel/refer-a-friend. The first time you land there, a popup appears explaining the program.


Join popup explaining the refer a friend program


The popup lists the program rules. The most important ones:


  • You must know the people you refer. Mass-blasting your link to strangers is not allowed.
  • No fake signups, no IP fraud, no self-referrals. Accounts caught doing this lose access to the program and any unpaid credit.
  • Referred users get a discount on signup as a thank-you, so there's a real incentive for them to use your link.


Click "Agree and join program" to opt in. Your personal referral link is generated immediately and the rest of the page becomes visible.


Joining is a one-time action. You don't need to re-join, and your link stays the same for the life of your account.


Once you've joined, the share box sits near the top of the page. It shows your personal referral URL, a copy button, and the social and email share controls.


The copy and share box on the refer a friend page


Your link is unique to your account. Anyone who clicks it gets a tracking cookie that ties them to you for a set attribution window, so the referral counts even if they don't sign up immediately on the first visit.


Copying and sharing

The simplest option is the copy button next to your link. Click it and the URL goes straight to your clipboard, ready to paste into a message, an email, a Discord channel, or anywhere else.


Next to the link is a row of one-click share buttons. Each one opens the platform's share dialog with a pre-filled message that names SimplyPrint and includes your link. The current options cover:


  • Twitter / X
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Reddit
  • Email (opens your default mail app)
  • WhatsApp
  • Telegram


The pre-filled message is editable in the share dialog, so you can rewrite it before posting.


Sending direct emails

For people you know personally, there's a built-in email sender. Enter up to ten email addresses (one per field, with "Add another" to extend the list) and click send. SimplyPrint sends each recipient an email from your name with your referral link.


Only use the email sender for people you actually know. Sending unsolicited emails to strangers will get you removed from the program. Recipients can reply directly to you, so your name and email address are visible in the sent message.


Embedding a badge on your site

If you run a website, blog, or product page related to 3D printing, you can embed a "Powered by SimplyPrint" or "Compatible with SimplyPrint" badge. The badges section sits further down the refer a friend page and offers three colour styles (dark, blue, light) across three message variants:


  • Powered by SimplyPrint - for sites and tools that use SimplyPrint underneath.
  • Works with SimplyPrint - for hardware and accessories.
  • Compatible with SimplyPrint - generic compatibility statement.


Badge styles you can embed


Pick the variant and colour that fits your site, copy the HTML or markdown snippet, and paste it into your page. The badge image links back to SimplyPrint using your referral link, so every visitor who clicks it counts as a tracked visit.


Tips for sharing well

A few things worth keeping in mind:


  • Lead with the use case, not the product. "If you've ever managed multiple printers from one dashboard..." converts better than "Try SimplyPrint!".
  • Mention the trial. Referred accounts get extra trial days and a signup discount. Saying that up front is fair to your audience and improves conversion.
  • Use the badge on a printer setup page or a 3D printing blog post. It's there forever and quietly accumulates visits.
  • Don't spam. Friends, colleagues, classmates, your makerspace, your Discord with active members. That's the right audience. Cold lists are not.



Updated on: 24/05/2026

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